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A 21-year-old female asked:

I am delayed for 3 days now..i have uti ..i am experiencing dull menstrual cramps,i tried pregnancy and its negative .is it normal to be delayed?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Irregular periods: Irregular periods are very common if it is a one time thing it usually works itself out. If you continue to have irregular periods consider one of the many birth control methods designed to regulate the cycles.
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Italy
A 21-year-old female asked:

I am delayed for 3 days now and i have UTI also i am experiencing menstrual cramps but its a dull pain.. i tried pregnancy test and it is negative..is it normal to be delayed?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
Hormonal imbalance: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. Consult this site for more information on this topic. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine.
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Last updated Dec 2, 2015

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